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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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